Solar Project

Built in 2005, the system is estimated to produce more than 600,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually -- enough to power approximately 60 homes! Solar panels are located on the ground, roof tops and on a canopy over the employee parking lot at the plant.

The power produced, in conjunction with the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm, is used to operate the wastewater treatment plant, with any excess energy provided to the main power grid.

Environmental and Financial Impact:

ACUA's solar energy project has saved more than $3.2 million in energy costs and has prevented more than 2,560 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere since its opening.